Shrimp Jambalaya - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 sliced smoked sausage
1/2 c. water
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
dash of black pepper
1 c. rice (raw)
1 lb. shrimp

Preparation

In saucepan, cook onion, green pepper and garlic in butter until tender.
Stir in flour; blend well.
Stir in undrained tomatoes, sausage, water, bay leaves, thyme, salt, basil, red pepper, pepper, uncooked rice and shrimp.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook over medium heat.
Stir frequently for 10 to 15 minutes until rice and shrimp are done.
Remove bay leaves.
Serve.
Makes 6 servings.